Tag: gaming
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The War Within Expansion for World of Warcraft is slated for an August 26, 2024 Release
Blizzard and Microsoft recently publicized the launch date for the much-anticipated World of Warcraft: The War Within expansion, dedicated for August 26, 2024. This expansion unfolds as the pioneering chapter of the new Worldsoul Saga trilogy in the esteemed MMORPG series. Transitioning from the Alpha phase to the Beta phase symbolises the forthcoming culmination of…
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“Doom: The Dark Ages Makes History at Xbox Showcase”
Doom: The Dark Ages, a medieval prequel to the iconic franchise, was officially unveiled at Xbox Games Showcase, with a release set for 2025. Developed by id Software and Bethesda Studios, this installment introduces unique weapons and mechanics while maintaining the traditional Doom gameplay, featuring an endless horde of foes to vanquish. This title, anticipated…
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Everything Revealed at Day of the Devs 2024
The annual Summer Game Fest concluded, featuring the highly-anticipated Day of the Devs, an event responsible for digital and physical showcases of indie games. This year, the non-profit organization presented 21 games, including various genres such as sims, horror, arcade, RPGs, and more. One notable game making a reappearance from last year, is “Simpler Times,”…
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An In-Depth Look at ReFantazio’s Archetype Job System and Combat Mechanics: A Metaphor
Atlus, at the Summer Games Fest 2024, showcased a new trailer for the upcoming RPG game, Metaphor: ReFantazio. Katsura Hashino and Shigenori Soejima detailed the game’s job system through ‘Archetypes’ and combat mechanics in the exclusive 23-minute presentation. The in-game job system, managed by the character More at the Akademeia facility, allows players to unlock…
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The Collaboration Event of FFXIV and Dragon Quest Returns Right Before Dawntrail
The Final Fantasy XIV video game is ushering in the Dawntrail period with a variety of events. Among these activities is the highly anticipated Dragon Quest collaboration event known as Breaking Brick Mountains, set to return on June 5. The event will take place amidst several other ongoing programs including the Moogle Treasure Trove: The…
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The Collaboration Event of FFXIV and Dragon Quest Returns Right Before Dawntrail
In the lead-up to Dawntrail, the schedule for Final Fantasy XIV has been brimming with events, including the return of the Dragon Quest collaboration event, Breaking Brick Mountains, on June 5th. The event will run concurrently with the Moogle Treasure Trove: The Second Hunt for Genesis, the Yo-kai Watch collaboration, and the latest iteration of…
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“$450 Bundle Introduced in League of Legends, Fans Respond With Surprise”
Riot Games raised the stakes with its latest League of Legends bundles as tribute to esports legend, Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok. Celebrating Faker’s induction into the company’s Hall of Legends, three bundle tiers have been released. The highest bundle, the Signature Immortalized Legend Collection, is priced at an astonishing $450 or 59,260 RP, offering exclusive content…
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Sony Withdraws Its Interview with Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann Citing ‘Numerous Major Mistakes’
Sony recently retracted an interview with Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann. The tech giant found significant inaccuracies and errors that misrepresented Druckmann’s views on topics like animation, AI, writing, technology, and more. An apology was issued to Druckmann and decision for the interview’s removal was made in coordination with Naughty Dog and SIE. The interview stirred…
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Square Enix Confirms Platforms for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Set to ‘Draw Near’
The eagerly anticipated Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, a recreation of the classic RPG, is set to be released as a multiplatform title. A recent teaser post on Twitter confirmed that the game, developed in the visual style of Square Enix’s acclaimed Octopath Traveler series, will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and…
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Your Steam game backlog cannot be bequeathed in your will
The ever-growing popularity of video games has resulted in many players amassing a substantial portfolio on their Steam account. Nevertheless, a recently discovered legal detail revealed by user delete12345 on ResetEra forum and shared by Ars Technica suggests that these libraries cannot be passed on posthumously. The user had asked Steam’s support team about the…
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Amazon Offers Discounts on Preorders for Magic: The Gathering Modern Horizons 3
Wizards of the Coast will be releasing Magic: The Gathering Modern Horizons 3 on June 14. The product range, which includes booster boxes and commander decks all designed for the Modern gameplay format, is now available for preorder. The preceding sets, Modern Horizons 1 and 2, enjoyed popularity amongst players, and Modern Horizons 3 is…
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“Doom Guy John Romero Explains the Correct Pronunciation of ‘Gib’”
John Romero, the acclaimed developer of Doom, took to Twitter to clarify the pronunciation of the gamer slang term “gib,” short for “giblets.” The term is often used to describe the effect of a game character being blown into chunks of meat and organs. Romero emphasized that the correct pronunciation uses a soft “G,” contrary…